White Hawk

White Hawk

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White Hawk is a 1986 Grand Soleil 46' built in Italy by Contiere del Pardo.  She has a flush deck, convertible cutter rig, and is white with marine blue cove stripe, coach house stripe, and canvas. Her owners John and Lynette who have owned her since 1999 are cruising the Pacific for their second time.

Recent Updates

White Hawk - January 9, 2017
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Sailing close hauled bound for Majuro, RMI.

White Hawk - January 6, 2017
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Another equator crossing! Sailing to weather E of Aranuka, Kiribati. Will fall off soon and sail between Aranuka and Abemama. May bypass Tarawa and sail direct to Majuro, RMI.

White Hawk - January 5, 2017
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Sailing peacefully in very light wind under 41% waxing moon.

White Hawk - January 4, 2017
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Passage from Nukufetau, Tuvalu to Tarawa, Kiribati. Boisterous much of the day with wind up to 23k on the nose, but also a few spells as light as 10k. Conditions have improved last few hours.

White Hawk - January 4, 2017
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Enroute from Nukufetau, Tuvalu to Tarawa, Kiribati. Beautiful beam reach under starry skies.

White Hawk - December 29, 2016
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Anchored at N end of Lafaga motu, Nukufetau, Tuvalu.

White Hawk - December 28, 2016
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Anchored S of Coal Island, Nukufetau, Tuvalu.

White Hawk - December 24, 2016
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At anchor in front of Funaota motu, NW side Nukufetau, Tuvalu. Isle used for pig farming project. Gorgeous snorkeling nearby.

White Hawk - December 24, 2016
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Anchored off of Coal Is. surrounded by amazing shades of turquoise, aqua, and blue. Beach walk on soft, deep peach sands of Entrance Island. Nukufetau, Tuvalu.

White Hawk - December 15, 2016
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Anchored off unnamed motu S of Lafaga, Nukufetau, Tuvalu. Beautiful calm night with 99% waning moon shining on the water.

White Hawk - December 11, 2016
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Anchored at gorgeous Vasamotu, Nukufetau, Tuvalu.

White Hawk - December 11, 2016
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Outside pass Nukufetau, Tuvalu waiting for good light.

White Hawk - November 22, 2016
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Yesterday wind mostly ESE 20-25k, gusting mid 30s. Seas 3m, some 4m sets. Big squalls after sunset. Winds went light overnight.

White Hawk - November 21, 2016
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Last 24 hr wind mostly 20-25k, gust low 30's. Seas 3m, some 4m sets. Gribs called for 16k, 1.6m. All well.

White Hawk - November 20, 2016
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Departing momentarily for Tuvalu.

White Hawk - November 20, 2016
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At anchor Faioa, Wallis. Depart early tomorrow for Tuvalu.

White Hawk - November 15, 2016
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Anchored off Mata Utu in delightful Wallis.

White Hawk - November 5, 2016
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Boisterous but not unpleasant sail in confused seas yesterday & overnight. 88 mi to go to Wallis.

White Hawk - November 4, 2016
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Enroute from Pago Pago to Wallis. Nice downwind sail in pleasant conditions.

White Hawk - November 3, 2016
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Preparing to raise anchor in Pago Pago bound for Wallis.

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